A massive sinkhole opened up in a residential neighborhood in Windermere, Florida that was 100 feet across and nearly 50 feet deep.

A massive sinkhole opened up in a residential neighborhood in Windermere, Florida that was 100 feet across and nearly 50 feet deep.

Luckily, no one was hurt in the freak accident, though the massive hole displaced a family of six, which had to be evacuated with aid of the fire department.

The cause of the sinkhole is unknown, but officials believe the dry weather conditions experienced in parts of the south could have contributed to the hole.

The hole ends a mere three feet from the family’s two-story house, WESH reported.

One of the homeowners discovered the pit in their backyard around 7am this morning when they let the dog out.

When the Orange County Fire Department arrived, they told the family to gather as many personal belongings as they could and evacuate.

The house was deemed unsafe to live in.

In total, two adults, four children, a cat, and a dog were evacuated.

The family is relying on help from friends and relatives and are living in temporary housing.

Homeowner Lou Lambros told Bay News 9 that he and his family had only been living in the home for two months.

‘The ground was just falling into the hole, and the trees were gone,’ he said. ‘It was happening very rapidly, too.’

According to WESH, geological experts are currently evaluating the hole.

Sinkholes form when the foundation below the surface layer dissolves. This commonly occurs when the rock below is dissolved by ground water. Limestone, carbonate rock, and salt beds are particular vulnerable to erosion.Meanwhile, the top layer of Earth usually stays intact.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Florida, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania are the states most affected by sinkholes.

While they often occur from natural causes, sinkholes can be man-made and caused by human activity. Groundwater pumping and construction are the most likely culprits.